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The Border Watch : February 10th 2015
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ADVERTISING FEATURE 3 THE VEHICLE: 1978 Holden Monaro HZ GTS THE OWNER: Ken and Judy Vorwerk BY CAITLIN KENNEDY GOING for a Sunday drive in Ken and Judy Vorwerk's 1978 Holden Monaro HZ GTS is the perfect way to see the countryside. The car enthusiasts - members of the South East Classic and Unique Car Club - purchased the vehicle 14 years ago. Driving in style, the car features front and rear air dams, a four headlight grille and sports wheels. Only 1438 Holden HZ GTS vehicles were built in Australia, with production ceasing in December 1978. "We regretfully sold our HQ Monaro in 1981 because of rising fuel costs," Judy said. "So we decided we would like to purchase another Monaro." The couple came across the car online. "Our daughter and son-in-law drove us to Melbourne to look at it and we happily drove it straight back home," Judy said. Still fitted with the original five litre engine, the vehicle has only travelled around 220,000km. "We repainted it white in 2003 and found original upholstery for the front seats," Judy said. The eye-catching vehicle has been a hit at local club runs and Monaro national events around Australia. "We have brought home a trophy each event," Judy said, explaining the vehicle was very popular as it is seen as an Australian • ICONIC: Ken and Judy Vorwerk’s 1978 Holden Monaro HZ GTS is one of an estimated 1438 produced. icon. Judy and Ken are also a part of Monaros Out West Club - a group formed by Monaro owners in Hamilton - and get together with the other enthusiasts every six months to take their cars on trips. Together they have travelled to Hamilton, Ararat, Maryborough, Echuca, Stawell, Warrnambool, the Grampians and Robe. "We have met and made so many friends on these trips," Judy said. "It is a good social weekend for Monaro owners to have a get together and chat about their special cars." 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